Composer Donghoon Shin, countertenor Iestyn Davies team up for Seoul concert
A leading Korean composer and an internationally acclaimed countertenor will share a stage in Seoul next month, bringing two contemporary works to Korean audiences alongside classical compositions in a program designed to bridge musical traditions across centuries. Sejong Soloists will present the concert at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Consolation Hall in Seosomun Shrine History Museum, featuring…
Korean composer Donghoon Shin and internationally renowned countertenor Iestyn Davies are set to collaborate on a concert in Seoul, aimed at bridging musical traditions across centuries. The event, organized by Sejong Soloists, will take place at Consolation Hall in Seosomun Shrine History Museum on November 28 at 5:30 p.m. The program will feature the Asian premieres of Shin's works "Sonnets to Orpheus" (2026) and "Winter Sonata" (2025), providing audiences with a chance to experience his recent compositions.
The five-movement "Sonnets to Orpheus" is based on poems by Rainer Maria Rilke, exploring themes of death, grief, and anger. The concert will also include violinist Kim Chee-yun and other musicians, promising an enriching musical experience for Korean audiences.
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